113年 - [非官方正解]113 國立中正大學_碩士班英招生考試試題：英文#124191

1. Potatoes are inexpensive and found year-round in grocery stores, making them more_____.(A) restricted(B) accessible(C) extensive(D) privileged

2. The bottom-line dietary guidance remains _______. This advice worked 70 years ago, and it still does today.(A) efficient(B) regular(C) reliable(D) consistent

3. California is in the fourth year of a severe drought and state officials ordered residents to _______ water or face consequences.(A) lessen(B) conserve(C) reserve(D) condense

4. Scientists are now predicting that mammals may have only another 250 million years left because the planet might become too hot for them to _______.(A) survive(B) resist(C) persist(D) preserve

5. People should identify the stress reduction methods that work best for them, especially for people who have been _______ to intense, long-term stress.(A) detected(B) secured(C) exposed(D) supposed

6. Workers can become burned out and may dislike their assignments and co-workers. They might feel _______ and ineffective, like they just can't get anything done.(A) vibrant(B) irritable(C) dynamic(D) animated

7. Burnout gets better when you step away from work. By taking vacation time or a mental health day, you feel at least slightly _______ and regain your energy.(A) returned(B) renovated(C) renewed(D) recharged

8. Exercise can help _______ work-related tension. By exercise, you can step away from screens, and  give yourself a few quiet moments without distractions.(A) relieve(B) discard(C) reject(D) facilitate

9. About four in 10 adults are at high _______ for vision loss, but many eye conditions are treatable or preventable.(A) density(B) peril(C) risk(D) hazard

10. Too much UV light exposure can also increase the risk for developing cancers in the eye.Wearing sunglasses that _______ UV rays can offer protection.(A) halt(B) suspend(C) terminate(D) block

11. While a diet full of carrots won't give us perfect vision, evidence suggests that the _______ in them are good for eye health.(A) supplies(B) organisms(C) nutrients(D) components

12. Researchers have been _______the benefits and harms of drinking coffee by conducting experiments related to the stomach.(A) requesting(B) perceiving(C) witnessing(D) investigating

13. If you drink coffee with caffeine too close to bedtime, it can_______your sleep and it may cause sleep loss.(A) interfere(B) disrupt(C) restrict(D) suspend

14. Most people will benefit from consuming more fiber, and good _______ of fiber include whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and peas.(A) origins(B) properties(C) sources(D) resources

15. By the 1980s, federal health experts claimed that there was no solid _______that a low-fat diet would prevent issues like overweight and obesity.(A) evidence(B) announcement(C) authorization(D) permission

16. It can be hard to set _______ between work and your personal life, especially when we are working from home or constantly available via email. (A) restrictions (B) margins (C) boundaries  (D) borders

17. Companies increased meetings during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic to stay connected to workers, many of whom were _______ to their homes.(A) inhibited(B) regulated(C) confined(D) reserved

18. It is hard to say which mode of transport is the most_______ because prices vary widely for both train trips and flights according to many factors, such as dates or classes of services.(A) competent(B) original(C) resourceful(D) economical

19. The most effective strategies to build business culture is to give leaders responsibility for_______the plan in a strategic way and to allow employees to take ownership.(A) executing(B) entitling(C) manufacturing(D) associating

20. Leaders of the company encourage people to_______or cancel meetings they don't consider valuable to make employees feeling productive if the agenda is light.(A) summarize(B) contract(C) decline(D) moderate

21. (A) to(B) by(C) for(D) with

22. (A) which(B) where(C) what(D) that

23. (A) conveniences
(B) devices
(C) facilities
(D) appliances

24. (A) accommodate
(B) accumulate
(C) implement
(D) assemble

25. (A) getting used by
(B) used by
(C) using to
(D) getting used to

26. (A) preservation
(B) departure
(C) shelter
(D) isolation

27. (A) what
(B) which
(C) why
(D) how

28. (A) take
(B) form
(C) make
(D) create

29. (A) withstand
(B) tolerate
(C) nourish
(D) survive

30. (A) proving(B) proven(C) prove(D) to prove

31. Which of the followings is the best title for this passage?
(A) Defining Phytoplankton.
(B) Climate Guardians Under Threat.
(C) Photosynthesis Process.
(D) Ways to Tackle Climate Change.

32. What do forests and oceans have in common, according to the passage?
(A) Releasing carbons and producing species.
(B) Producing species and absorbing carbons.
(C) Absorbing carbons and providing habitats for species.
(D) Providing habitats for species and producing species.

33. Look at the four squares [■] that indicate where the following sentence could be added to the passage. Where would the sentence best fit?
Unfortunately, these ecosystems are facing severe threats.
(A) A.
(B) B.
(C) C.
(D) D.

34. Which of the followings is the closest in meaning to the word vulnerable?
(A) uncovered
(B) endangered
(C) harmful
(D) exposed

35. Which of the following statements would the author most likely agree with?
(A) It is crucial to identify solutions to sustain oceans and forests to combat climate change.
(B) Forests play a more important role than oceans in regulating climate change.
(C) Marine species are recovering to healthy levels despite damage caused by human activities.
(D) Biodiversity loss and climate change are not as closely linked as expected.

36. What is this passage mainly about?
(A) The procedure of conducting a study at University of Cambridge.
(B) The difference between words and the structure of language.
(C) The significance of phonetic details in learning a new language.
(D) The importance of singing to infants for language development.

37. What is the result of the study conducted by University of Cambridge?
(A) The brain activity of infants is not influenced by singing.
(B) Rhythmic information helps infants understand the language structure.
(C) Singing to infants directly helps them learn the alphabet.
(D) Phonetic information is the most crucial factor in language learning.

38. In the sentence, "This challenges the common belief that phonetic information is the primary factor in language learning," what does "this" refer to?
(A) The finding of the study conducted by the University of Cambridge.
(B) The importance of phonetic details in early language acquisition.
(C) The video of a teacher singing nursery rhymes.
(D) The impact of exposing infants to alphabets on their language development.

39. Why did the passage specifically mention "daddy" and "mummy"?
(A) To provide examples of common nursery rhyme sounds.
(B) To emphasize the importance of fathers and mothers in language development.
(C) To highlight the sounds that infants can process around seven-month old.
(D) To suggest that the sounds in these words are irrelevant to language learning.

40. What can be inferred from the passage regarding the relationship between rhythmic information and phonetic information in language development?
(A) Phonetic information is more crucial than rhythmic information.
(B) Infants are sensitive to rhythmic information before phonetic information.
(C) Nursery rhymes are not to neither rhythmic nor phonetic information.
(D) Phonetic information helps infant notice rhythmic information in nursery rhymes.

41. Woman: Do you think we should call Jake and invite him to the party?
Man: Sure. Do you know_____ _____ _____ _____?
A. what
B. is
C. phone number
D. his(A) ADCB(B) ABDC(C) DCBA(D) DCAB

42. Woman: How much do you plan to spend on your new phone?
Man: The one_____ _____ _____ _____ _____.
A. is
B. I'm
C. quite
D. cheap
E. considering
(A) ACDBE(B) ADBCE(C) BCDAE(D) BEACD

43. Woman: I am thinking about going to the beach over the weekend.
Man: Don't you_____ _____ _____ _____ _____?
A. over time
B. need
C. on
D. the weekend
E. to work
(A) ACDBE(B) BEACD(C) CABED(D) DBCAE

44. Woman: Michelle is an expert in photography.
Man: I wonder whether we should_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _______.
A. how to
B. ask
C. capture better images
D. for tips
E. on
F. her
(A) CABFED
(B) CEABFD
(C) BDEAFC
(D) BFDEAC

45. Woman: Did you learn about Sarah's new project into sustainable farming?
Man: I'd be_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _______.
A. interested in
B. the space for it
C. eco-friendly practices
D. I had
E. If
F. adopting
(A) AFCEDB
(B) FBEDAC
(C) FCEDBA
(D) ABEDFC

46. Woman: Were you aware of the community clean-up event this morning?
Man: I had no idea about it. I_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _______.
A. someone had
B. would
C. if
D. have joined
E. earlier
F. informed me
(A) DECBAF
(B) FCADBE
(C) BDCAFE
(D) EBDCAF

47. Put the paragraphs into the correct order, with the given topic sentence below.
[Topic sentence] Making a cup of coffee is a simple process that requires a few easy steps.
________________________________________________________________________

A. First, measure the desired amount of coffee grounds based on the number of cups you want.
B. As the coffee drips into the pot, you can enjoy the rich aroma filling the air.
C. Next, boil the water in a kettle or on the stove.
D. Once the water is ready, pour it over the coffee grounds in a coffee maker or a filter.
E. Finally, pour the brewed coffee into your favorite mug, add sugar or milk if desired.
(A) ABCDE
(B) ACDBE
(C) ACBDE
(D) ADBCE

48. Put the paragraphs into the correct order, with the given topic sentence below.
[Topic sentence] Living in a small town and a big city have both advantages and disadvantages.
________________________________________________________________________
A. On the other hand, living in a big city provides access to various job opportunities, cultural events, and a diverse range of activities.
B. In a small town, life tends to be quieter and more relaxed.
C. People often know each other, and there is a strong sense of community.
D. The downside is that cities can be noisy, crowded, and polluted.
E. However, there might be fewer job opportunities and entertainment options compared to a big city.
F. In conclusion, choosing to live in a small town or in a big city depends on personal preferences and priorities.
(A) BACDEF
(B) BEADCF
(C) BCEADF
(D) BABDEF

49. Put the paragraphs into the correct order, with the given topic sentence below.
[Topic sentence] High schools and universities share several similarities in the foundational aspects of education, such as acquiring knowledge, developing skills, and building social connections._____________________________________________________________________
A. The instructors use textbooks, give lectures, and provide other educational resources to
pass on knowledge to the students.
B. In addition to knowledge and skills, students have opportunities to form friendships and
build social connections through extracurricular activities like clubs and sports.
C. In terms of skills, as students handle multiple assignments, effective time management
skills are crucial in both settings.
D. Moreover, collaborative projects contribute to the development of teamwork and
leadership skills.
E. In both educational settings, students participate in classes or lectures where instructors
share insights, aiding in the process of acquiring knowledge on a range of subjects.
(A) CDEAB
(B) BCDEA
(C) DBECA
(D) EACDB

A. This problem arises from a lack of awareness and a failure to take responsibility for our community.

B. Many individuals improperly dispose of their trash, causing harm to the environment and negatively affecting the appearance of the area.

C. To address this problem, one solution is to conduct campaigns that educate the entire community on the importance of proper methods for trash disposal.

D. By informing people about the negative consequences of littering and promoting good habits, we can foster a sense of responsibility among everyone.

E. Additionally, placing more public trash bins in convenient locations can make it easier for people to dispose of their trash. (A) ABCDE (B) CABED (C) BACED (D) DCEBA